September 25, 2025
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Orange Chamber Accepting Nominations for Annual Community Awards
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that nominations are now open for its Annual Community Awards, which honor the outstanding individuals, businesses, and organizations that make Orange County a better place to live, work, and thrive. Each year, the Chamber recognizes excellence in three prestigious categories: These awards celebrate the… Keep Reading
January 26, 2022
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Lamar State College Orange’s Combined Fall ’21 Enrollment (Academic and Workforce) Increased 15.6%
Lamar State College Orange announced Monday that its Fall 2020 to Fall 2021 comparison of academic enrollment numbers remained essentially flat, despite a pandemic and economic downturn, and its workforce (non-credit) enrollment saw an enormous increase of 483% over the same period. This is compared with a statewide decline of 11% in community college enrollment… Keep Reading
January 26, 2022
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Houseman Medical Campus
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Monday, January 24, 2022, or the much anticipated Gisela Houseman Medical Campus at Eagle Point, located at Interstate 10 and Highway 62. Mayor Larry Spears Jr. and Gisela Houseman made comments and spoke of the need for healthcare services in Orange, Phase 1 of the Gisela Houseman Medical Campus… Keep Reading
January 25, 2022
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Vidor Chamber of Commerce Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Mission Grounds Koffeehouse
The Vidor Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Mission Grounds Koffeehouse located at 1455 North Main St. in Vidor inside Eastgate Church. Mission Grounds is a welcoming place to connect in a relaxing environment while enjoying high-quality coffee products. Whether you are a business wanting to meet your colleagues, friends meeting over coffee and… Keep Reading
January 25, 2022
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West Orange-Cove CISD Approves Hickman as New AD/Football Coach
West Orange-Cove CISD is excited to announce that the board of trustees approved Hiawatha Hickman as the Mustang’s next Athletic Director/Head Football Coach during the Monday night meeting. Hickman began working for the district in 2016 and has taught and coached for WOS for over six years; he collectively brings 22 years of teaching and… Keep Reading
Diabetes Class Begins in September
September 1, 2022
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Orange County will be holding free Do Well Be Well with Diabetes classes. Join to learn how to prevent and control your type 2 diabetes, eat healthily, and much more to control your diabetes. There will be 2 separate class series being offered. To get the full educational benefit,
Shangri La to Host Bird Watching Wednesdays
August 31, 2022
Want to learn about the birds that call Shangri La Gardens home? Join them to see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the Gardens has to offer! Birders of all skill levels are invited to join Environmental Educator, Kathleen Nelligan and Wildlife Curator, Robert Morgan, to explore birding locations at Shangri La Gardens.
B.A.S.S. 2023 Elite Series Returns to Orange
August 31, 2022
With the 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series season barely in the history books, B.A.S.S. is already getting primed for another go-round as the 2023 Elite Series slate was announced today. The schedule includes nine regular-season events in seven states with a healthy mix of familiar fisheries from recent schedules and some that B.A.S.S. hasn’t visited in
TxDOT Conducting Public Survey for I-10 Texas Corridor Study
August 30, 2022
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is conducting a public survey for the I-10 Texas Corridor Study and seeking input from residents, businesses, agencies, commuters, and organizations about their experiences with I-10 and their ideas for improvements. The public survey will be open until Sept. 6. The I-10 corridor is one of Texas’ busiest and
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Office to Offer Adult Cooking Classes
August 30, 2022
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Office will be offering adult cooking classes called Cooking with Rocky on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the AgriLife Extension Office, located at the Orange County Expo Center, 11475 FM 1442 in Orange. There will be a fun morning cooking a full-course meal and teaming up for a food challenge contest.
Cypress Physical Therapy to Open in Orange in October
August 29, 2022
Cypress Physical Therapy will open its first location outside of Louisiana in October 2022 in Orange, TX. This will make the fourth location for the growing physical therapy provider with future plans for expansion across the Gulf Coast. The latest location will feature the same modern, state-of-the-art look and feel Cypress patients have come to
Bridge City to Host National Night Out October 4
August 29, 2022
Bridge City will hold its National Night Out event on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, from 6-9 PM at Bridge City Park, 105 Parkside Dr. in Bridge City. This free family event will feature a variety of booths from local merchants. To sign up your business or organization for a booth, please contact 409-735-5671.
Gumbo Cookoff Added to Orangetober Festival
August 25, 2022
The Greater Orange Chamber of Commerce invites you to join them in some fall fun as a contestant for Orangetober Gumbo Cookoff 2022. The Gumbo Cookoff is scheduled for Saturday, October 7, 2022, at the Riverside Pavilion located at 708 Simmons Drive in Orange. First, second, and third prizes will be awarded. The entry fee
Public Transportation Workshop Announced in Orange
August 25, 2022
The South East Texas Regional Planning Commission’s Transportation and Environmental Division is holding a workshop to inform and educate citizens, health and human services agencies, and non-profit organizations about existing public transportation services available in our region. The focus is to make individuals aware of the availability and efficiency of public transportation services. Thursday, September
Stark Museum of Art Announces Playdates Schedule
August 25, 2022
Join the Stark Museum of Art on the second Friday of the month from 10:00-11:00 a.m. beginning Friday, September 9, 2022, for art-inspired play and art-making designed just for children 5 and under and their grown-ups. Each month features a new story and activity to help children and grown-ups engage with a work of art